www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack

TOKYO INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Application Guidelines
English Track Program
April & September 2025
Bachelor’s Degrees:
Majors:- Business Economics (BA)
- Digital Business & Innovation (BS)- International Relations (BA)For Second/Third Year
Transfer Applicants(Full-Time Students)

Admissions Policy
Tokyo International University, with its founding spirit of nurturing international-minded
individuals who harbor a sense of ‘Kotokushin’ (‘unbiased harmony’), seeks students
with the following qualities to join our University:
1) Intelligence:
This quality is necessary for further study in our University and for developing
character and international perspectives, leading to their ability to flourish in a
global environment.
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•
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•

Students possess the intelligence required for academic study after enrollment in our
University.
Students have acquired fundamental knowledge and an essential attitude towardlearning through their studies and activities in secondary school.
Students have acquired the sufficient ability to study in English (writing, reading,speaking and listening).
Students have acquired sufficient ability to solve problems and analyze topics logicallyfrom various perspectives.
Students have recognized their own personality, strengths and weaknesses.

2) Vision:
This quality is necessary to further develop the ability to set ambitious goals and work
toward achieving them.
•••Students can explain what they want to study and why.
Students are willing to plan a career path that takes advantage of their personality
and personal strengths.
Students have a vision that fits with the School and program to which they are applying.

3) Courage:
This quality is necessary to further develop the willingness to take bold action and face newchallenges with careful consideration.
•••

Students possess the courage to set high aspirations and challenge new possibilities.
Students accept the diverse values of others as 'individuality' and strive to communicate
while deepening mutual understanding.
Students can address difficult issues by collaborating with others.

4) ‘Kotokushin’ (unbiased harmony):
Having a sense of ‘Kotokushin’ is important for developing a sense of public-mindedness
and respect for diversity and humanity.
••Students possess a high sense of ethics and responsibility, as well as the ability tocontrol emotions and compulsions.
Students possess the attitude necessary to contribute to society and help enrich thelives of individuals.

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Business Economics (BE) Major
The School of Economics – Business Economics Major, in accordance with the
University’s Admission Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:
1. A positive attitude towards utilizing academic and practical knowledge as well
as logical, analytical, and strategic thinking while living in our globalized world
2. An eagerness to develop ethical, logical and strategic thought processes andlearn how to apply them to business and economics settings
Digital Business and Innovation (DBI) Major
The School of Economics – Digital Business and Innovation Major, in accordance with the
University’s Admission Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:
1. A positive attitude towards utilizing academic and technical knowledge as well
as logical, analytical, and strategic thinking while living in our globalized world
2. An eagerness to develop ethical, logical and strategic thought processes andlearn how to apply them to business and society settings
International Relations (IR) Major
The School of International Relations, in accordance with the University’s Admission
Policy, particularly seeks students with the following qualities:
1. A deep interest in international affairs and tackling global issues
2. Understanding of and respect for diversity in culture and values
3. Motivation to acquire practical skills for problem-solving-2-

Contents

Page

Admissions Flow

4

Checklist

5

Overview
1. Application Eligibility

6

2. Number of Students to be Accepted10

3. Choose your Major

10

4. Admission Schedule11

How to Apply
1. Register My TIU Page Account12

2. Application Fee

13

3. Complete your Online Application

14

4. Send Physical Documents

17

5. Required Physical Documents

18

6. Screening Process21

7. Announcement of Results

21

Tuition and Fees

22

Scholarships

24

How to Enroll
1. Enrollment Procedure
2. Visa Information

26
27

Important Notes

29

Frequently Asked Questions

30

Contact Information & Overseas Offices

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◆ Admissions Flow
Step 1:
Before Applying

Confirm your application eligibility.
Choose your major.
Check the application schedule.

Register My TIU Page account (online).
💻💻 www.tiu.ac.jp/apply/bachelor

Step 2:

Pay the application fee.

Application

Complete your Online Application (My TIU Page).
💻💻 www.tiu.ac.jp/mypage/bachelor
Send the physical documents to our office before the deadline.

Step 3:

Screening

Step 4:

Announcement ofResults

TIU reviews all completed applications.

Confirm your admission and scholarship results on yourMy TIU Page if admitted.
Download the matriculation documents and proceed to Step 5.

Pay the enrollment fee by the deadline to formally accept our offer.

Step 5:
Enrollment
Procedure& VisaSubmit Certificate of Eligibility (COE) related documents by thedeadline.
Pay tuition and fees by the deadline.
The Immigration Services Agency issues COEs.
TIU sends COEs to the admitted students.
Apply for a student visa at a Japanese embassy or consulate.

Step 6:

Departure toJapan

Receive information about orientation.
Arrive in Japan before the start of the semester.

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1. Documents for the Online Application
See pages 14 - 16 for detail.
□Statement of Purpose□

Educational Background (academic history)□

English score□

Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application□

Bank receipt (Only for applicants who paid the application fee by bank transfer.)□

Upload photo□(*)Extracurricular activities□(*)Passport / (*) Japanese Residence card (zairyū card) for residents of Japan(*) only if applicable

2. Physical Documents
See pages 18 - 20 for detail.
□

Official Transcript/School Report/Mark Sheet□

Certificate of Graduation□

Letter of recommendation from your school (includes signature, date and contact info)(*) Standardized Test Results□(e.g. IB, Abitur, Baccalaureate, GCE A Level, SAT, ACT, 普通高中学業水平考試 etc.)□(*) Proof of English Proficiency□(*) Documents from school in Japan□(*) Proof of Scholarship awarded by an external organization in Japan or abroad(*) only if applicable

Note：Scan documents in advance
Please scan and email all documents to the TIU E-Track Admissions Center before
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APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY
Requirement 1: Educational Background
Applicants must complete, or be scheduled to complete, one of the following criteria (1 to 3)
before the enrollment date at TIU. Failure to submit proof of completion before theenrollment date at TIU will cause your admission offer to be revoked even after
enrollment.
1.
2.

Complete the first year of studies at a four-year university in Japan, and acquire at least
one-fourth of the credits needed to graduate from their current university.
-orComplete the first year of studies at a three or four-year university outside Japan, andacquire at least one-third (three-year university) or one-fourth (four-year university) of
the credits needed to graduate from their current university.
-orA person who has graduated from a junior college (including a foreign junior college anda school designated as equivalent to a foreign junior college in Japan (a foreign
university branch in Japan designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (equivalent to a junior college))【Third Year Transfer】
1.
2.

Complete the second year of studies at a four-year university in Japan, and acquire atleast half of the credits needed to graduate from their current university.
-orComplete the second year of studies at a three or four-year university outside Japan, andacquire at least two-thirds (three-year university) or half (four-year university) of thecredits needed to graduate from their current university.
-orA person who has graduated from a junior college (including a foreign junior college and aschool designated as equivalent to a foreign junior college in Japan (a foreign university
branch in Japan designated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (equivalent to a junior college))【Additional requirements for Third Year Transfer Applicants Majoring in Digital
Business and Innovation or Business Economics】
Applicants applying for Digital Business and Innovation or Business Economics as athird year transfer student are also required to have completed the following subjects
at a university or junior college and have them approved at the time of the eligibility
verification process as equivalent to those taught at TIU:
A) Mathematics
B) StatisticsC) IT related course(s) (preferred for DBI, not required for BE applicants)
Important Notes



How to Enroll

3.

Third Year Transfer

Fees & Scholarships

3.

Second Year Transfer

How to Apply【Second Year Transfer】

Overview

Applicants must fulfill both Requirement 1 and Requirement 2.

Even if the applicant fails to meet the criteria for 3rd year transfer, the applicant may
be eligible to apply as a second year transfer student or a freshman.

Applicants currently enrolled in a higher education institution may add the credits of thecourses in progress. Accepted students will be notified of the final number of transferrable
credits after enrollment.

However, failure to acquire credits from these courses may affect their eligibility as atransfer student and cause their admission offer to be cancelled.

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FAQs

ImportantRequirement 2: English Proficiency
Applicants must demonstrate sufficient linguistic ability to understand lectures in English. Applicants
are required to submit one of the following forms of proof of English proficiency and achieve at least
the minimum score indicated below.
Test
1
2

IELTS Academic Module(IELTS Indicator accepted.)
TOEFL(Special Home Edition accepted)(MyBest Score not accepted.)

Minimum
Requirement
Overall 6.0
80

How to submit
Upload a score report on the My TIU Page
(Hard Copy NOT required)

Order a score
report at each test
organization

3

Pearson PTE Academic

4

EIKEN

5

TOEIC (Listening & Reading)780

6

Duolingo English Test

115

50
Pre-1stInstitutional Code : 4435

Choose Tokyo
International University
Contact EIKENFoundation
Submit an original official score certificate(*Institutional Test and Daily Test NOT
accepted)
Order a score report at Duolingo

Tests 1-6 must have been taken within the past 2 years of the date of application.

7

Cambridge English Test
- C1 Advanced (CAE)- C2 Proficiency (CPE)169

8

SAT (Evidence-Based Reading
and Writing)

540

9

ACT(ACT English score)

22

10International Baccalaureate(a) English A - Language andLiterature (HL, SL)(b) English A Literature (HL, SL)(c) English B (HL)411International Baccalaureate English B (SL)

5

12

GCSE
- English Language- English Language A- English Language B- English Literature
IGCSE- First Language English- English Literature
International GCSE
- English Language A- English Language B- English Literature

Upload a statement of result on the online
application form & Inform your Candidate ID
and Secret Number.
(Hard Copy is NOT required)
Designated Institution
Order a score(DI) Code : 7536
report at each test
The ACT College code:organization
7941
Contact the IB to deliver a certificate to TIU or
submit a copy certified by your high school.
A final IB result must be submitted.

C(4 orabove)GCE O Level- English Language-7-

Submit an original certificate and statement of
result issued by the examination board, or acertified copy certified by your school or notary
public.
Examination results should be issued byCambridge/Edexcel (UK) or its local branch in
Malaysia and Singapore.

B

Examination results should be issued
by Cambridge/Edexcel (UK) or its local
branch in Malaysia and Singapore.

English test certificates will not be returned to applicants under any
circumstances.

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Results of Institutional Program (IP) tests and Daily Test are NOT accepted (IPtests are held within schools or organizations. These tests are not accepted byuniversities).

English Test Exemption

Useful links for English and standardized tests

TOEFL

IELTS
Pearson PTE
Duolingo English Test
EIKEN
Cambridge English Test (CPE)
Cambridge English Test (CAE)SATInternational Baccalaureate
IGCSE Cambridge
IGCSE Edexcel

💻💻 https://www.ets.org/toeic

💻💻 https://takeielts.britishcouncil.org
💻💻 http://pearsonpte.com

💻💻 https://englishtest.duolingo.com/home💻💻 https://www.eiken.or.jp/eiken/en/

💻💻 www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/proficiency
💻💻 www.cambridgeenglish.org/exams-and-tests/advanced
💻💻 https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
💻💻 https://global.act.org/content/global/en.html
💻💻 www.ibo.org

💻💻 https://www.cambridgeinternational.org
💻💻 https://qualifications.pearson.com

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FAQs

ACT

💻💻 https://www.ets.org/toefl

Important Notes

TOEIC

How to Enroll

Applicants who have undertaken their official secondary education in the English
language for at least 6 years, or higher education for at least 3 years in Australia,
Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, The United Kingdom, or the United States are
NOT required to submit an English test score.
However, those who received their education in the English language, even at aninternational school, outside of the aforementioned countries must still provide proof ofEnglish proficiency.

Fees & Scholarships



How to Apply

Important

Overview

IGCSE- English as a Second Language

13

Submit an original certificate andstatement of result issued by theexamination board, or a certified copy
certified by your school or notary
public.

Before you Apply: Eligibility Verification
To confirm whether or not applicants fulfill the requirements for a transfer, the following
documents must be submitted by e-mail for eligibility verification before applying.
It takes approximately ten business days to verify eligibility.


TIU will check the documents listed below and determine which year the applicant is eligible totransfer into.
Once we have confirmed the applicant’s eligibility, students may proceed with their application.
Note that being eligible does not mean or guarantee admission.
1.

Applicants who are currently pursuing higher education
A) The Eligibility Verification Form
You can download the form via this link or find it on our website.
💻💻 http://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/eligibility_verification_form.pdf
B) An official transcript from your current institution showing all courses takenC) A document showing the list of the classes you are currently taking or expected totake before enrollment at TIUD) A document showing the total credit hours required for graduation at theinstitution (e.g. photocopies of student handbook or a school website thatprovides the relevant information)E) A certificate of expected graduation (Not necessary for 4-year university students)

2.

Applicants who have already graduated from an institution of higher education
A) The Eligibility Verification Form
You can download the form via this link or find it on our website.
💻💻 http://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/eligibility_verification_form.pdf
B) An official transcript from your former place of study showing all courses taken
and the date of graduation
C) A certificate of graduation (Even if the transcript shows the date of graduation,
you still have to submit the certificate)【Additional requirements for Third Year Transfer Applicants
Majoring in Digital Business and Innovation or Business Economics】
A) Applicants applying for Digital Business and Innovation or Business Economics asa third year transfer student are required to submit the document or syllabus
showing the outline, summary or content of the course(s) they have taken in thefollowing subjects at a university or junior college:

Mathematics
Statistics
IT related course(s) (preferred for DBI, not required for BE applicants)

B) Even if the applicant fails to meet the criteria for 3rd year transfer, the applicant
may be eligible to apply as a second year transfer student or a freshman.

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NUMBER OF STUDENTS TO BE ACCEPTEDCHOOSE YOUR MAJOR

Overview

A limited number of students will be accepted for transfers each semester.

The English Track Undergraduate Degree Program offers three majors:

3) Bachelor of Arts in International Relations
The Business Economics major is for students who aspire to work in the fields of international
business or economic policy. In this major, students learn economics in a composite framework

How to Apply

1) Bachelor of Arts in Economics
2) Bachelor of Science in Digital Business and Innovationand explore ways of applying their knowledge in the business context.

contains the key concepts of digital transformation, such as AI, big data, and fintech and allows
students to learn practical skills to create new products and services.
The International Relations major is for students who strive to contribute to internationalsociety from a global perspective. The central themes of the major include international
cooperation, as well as the nature and causes of conflict, poverty, and war.

Applicants must select their first-choice major and are encouraged to select secondand third-choice majors when applying.
If TIU cannot offer admission to the applicant's first choice, the second or third choice
may be offered.



If admission to the first-choice major is not offered and the applicant did not input asecond- or third-choice major, TIU may offer admission to an alternate major and theapplicant will be considered as having applied to that major.

Important Notes



How to Enroll

ImportantpayaaaFees & Scholarships

The Digital Business and Innovation major is for students who wish to learn about the latest
digital technologies and develop the skills needed for true innovation in the business world. It

FAQs- 10 -ADMISSION SCHEDULE【April 2025 Intake】Spring Semester
Enrollment Procedure

Application Procedureof Results

Payment ofEnrollment
Fee

Submissionof Visarelated
Documents

Payment of
Tuition and
Fees

Jul 3
(Wed),
2024

Aug 5(Mon),
2024

Aug 23(Fri),
2024

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2024

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2024

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2024

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2024

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2024

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2024

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2024

Nov 6(Wed),
2024

Dec 16(Mon),
2024

Jan 6(Mon),
2025

Jan 6(Mon),
2025

Jan 17(Fri),
2025

Application

Application

Announcement

Start

Deadline1

Jun 19(Wed),
2024

2

3【September 2025 Intake】Fall Semester
Enrollment Procedure

Application Procedureof Results

Payment ofEnrollment
Fee

Submissionof Visarelated
Documents

Payment of
Tuition and
Fees

Nov 6
(Wed),
2024

Dec 16(Mon),
2024

Jan 24(Fri),
2025

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2025

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2025

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2025

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2025

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2025

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Apr 9(Wed),
2025

May 19(Mon),
2025

May 30(Fri),
2025

May 26(Mon),
2025

Jun 13(Fri),
2025

Application

Application

Announcement

Start

Deadline1

Oct 16(Wed),
2024

2

3



Applicants are required to complete their online registration, My TIU Page, and submit therequired documents by 5:00 pm (UTC+9 Japan Standard Time) on the date ofapplication deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Nationals of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistanmust follow a different admission schedule and are required to pay the full amount oftuition and fees for the entire first year to enroll (see page 23).



Rejected applicants and admitted applicants who withdraw cannot re-apply for the sameintake (semester), but can apply for later intakes.

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HOW TO APPLY

1. Register My TIU Page AccountCreate My TIU AccountEach My TIU Page account is tied to a specific application period. Accounts cannot be used toapply for other application periods or intakes. The following six steps must be completed insequence to register a My TIU Page account:

Important

Online Application Form Instructions
💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/Online_Application_Instructions.pdf- 12 -FAQs

 Progress cannot be saved. All steps, including payment, must be completed to register an
account. If you stop halfway, you will need to start over again from step 1.
 If paying by credit card, have your credit card ready before starting the registration.

Important Notes

Step 1: Select your preferred intake, major, and study year (freshman or transfer).
Step 2: Agree to TIU’s privacy policy.
Step 3: Enter your basic information, click on “Send Test Email,” and enter theverification code sent to your email address.
Step 4: Confirm your information and finalize. IMPORTANT! Your choice of intake,major, and study year cannot be altered beyond this point.
Step 5: Pay the application fee (see next page).
Step 6: My TIU Page account created. The login details will be sent to your email
address. From here, you can proceed to filling out your online application.

How to Enroll

💻💻 www.tiu.ac.jp/apply/bachelor

Fees & Scholarships

How to Apply

Before applying, applicants must email the Eligibility Verification form to etrackadmissions@tiu.ac.jp to confirm eligibility as stated on page 9.
Then, applicants must register a “My TIU Page” account and pay the application fee before
proceeding with their application.
Applicants must then complete and submit their online application on their My TIU Page
before the deadline.
Applicants must scan copies of all documents and email them to etrackadmissions@tiu.ac.jp before the application period deadline, and then send them to ouroffice by registered mail to arrive by the deadline (see page 17 for address). Applicants may
send documents before the application period begins.
TIU may contact the applicant or the issuing entity with questions regarding the contents
or authenticity of any submitted documents or information. In the event TIU finds
fraudulent information submitted in any form of communication or important information
omitted, admission will be revoked even after enrollment.
Applications are only accepted during an ongoing application period (see page 11).
Applicants who may require special support or resources due to a disability or physicalcondition should notify the E-Track Admissions Center before applying. This will help theuniversity understand the applicant's needs and determine whether it is possible to provide
the required support or resources.

Overview

2. Application Fee
Paying the application fee is required before applicants can proceed with their online
application on their My TIU Page. This fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Application Fee

5,000 JPY

*Charged in Japanese yen.

During step 4 of the My TIU Page account registration, applicants are required to select thepayment method of the application. The method can only be selected once. The following two
payment methods are available:
1) Payment by Credit Card (Recommended)
TIU recommends using a credit card to pay the screening fee. Debit cards are notaccepted.
2) Payment by Bank Transfer (only if no credit card is available)
Bank name:
Mizuho Bank, Ltd.
Branch:Kawagoe Branch
Account number: 1282121
Account type:
Savings account (futsū kōza 普通口座)
SWIFT code:
MHCBJPJT
Account name: Tokyo International University
Bank address:
2-10-5 Shintomi-cho, Kawagoe, Saitama 350-0043 Japan
Amount:5,000 JPY*Bank remittance to Japan does not require an IBAN code.

If paying by bank transferPlease indicate the applicant's name and Web Registration ID in the "sender's"
information so we can identify the applicant. Without this information, it may be difficult tolink the payment to the applicant.

Once the bank transfer is completed, a scanned copy of the bank remittancereceipt must be uploaded via your My TIU Page (see next section) before thedeadline. Without a copy of the bank remittance receipt, TIU cannot link yourpayment to your account.



Any bank transfer fees must be paid by the applicant. Bank transfer fees can amount toover 3,000 JPY. Bank transfers may also experience processing delays. In order toavoid any extra fees and/or delays, we strongly encourage applicants to use a credit
card and pay through our online system.

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3. Complete your Online Application (My TIU Page)
As soon as you have completed the registration of your My TIU Page, a “webregistration ID” will be generated and sent to your email address. Please keep thisinformation for your records. In order to log into your My TIU Page, you will needto provide your email address and web registration ID.

💻💻 www.tiu.ac.jp/mypage/bachelorImportant: You cannot edit your My TIU Page after submitting your application!
My TIU Page Item

Instructions

if applicable

Upload a scan or photo of the receipt of the bank transfer.
Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
List all schools attended and the school you are currently attending(if any) in chronological order (from top to bottom/ from the first
grade of elementary school to the most recent school).

Make sure you input all information accurately, including the fullschool name, category, location, attendance period, and language ofmandatory instruction. In the event TIU finds fraudulent information submitted
or important information omitted, admission will be revoked evenafter enrollment.

Score Information
mandatory

Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
If you have received any of the qualifications listed under “Special
Academic Qualifications”, such as IB, GCE, ACT, or SAT, check off
your qualification on the list accordingly.

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FAQs

Provide the details of your English proficiency, matching the eligibility
requirements specified on page 7 - 8, and upload a copy of your test
report (unless exempted).

Important Notes

Educational
Background*Only displayed if you selected Bank Transfer as a payment method.

How to Enroll

This is the information submitted when you registered your My TIUPage. Please confirm all the information is correct, especially yournameorder: it should be exactly the same as shown on yourmandatory
passport. Information can be updated if necessary.

Basic Information

Upload BankTransfer Receipt

Fees & Scholarships

Bookmark the link to the "My TIU Page". Once logged in to My TIU Page, click on“Your Application” on the left hand side and proceed to fill out the requested items
under “Online Submission Required”.
Click on “Edit” to make any changes. All changes must be saved manually.
Completed items will be indicated with a checkbox.
When all required items are complete and you are ready to submit your application,
click on “Submit Application” at the bottom of the page to finalize.
See below for detailed instructions for each item.

How to Apply

Log into My TIU Page

OverviewStatement of
Purposemandatory

Describe the following three points in your essay:
1) A brief personal background2) Why you chose TIU and your major
3) How studying at TIU will contribute to your future goals
Write in English. Be concrete and concise.
Length of the essay: 450 - 600 words.
【IMPORTANT】TIU’s Plagiarism Policy can be found on page 29.

Upload a passport-style photo. This photo will be used for yourapplication, visa COE application, and your TIU student ID.
mandatory The photo must: be taken within the last 3 months
 feature a portrait view from above the chest feature a plain background not include a hat or cap. Religious headgear is allowed, but makesure that it is not covering your face.

Upload Photo

Detailed specifications for photos can be found here:💻💻 https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/applications/guide/photo_info.html?hl=en
Source：Immigration Services
Agency HP

Allowed file types: JPEG or PNG (under 2 MB in size)
File resolution: 480 (width) x 640 (height) pixels or larger
・Upload a copy of your latest passport information page, whichshows your photo, full name, passport number, etc.
・Please input your name in the same order as shown in yourpassport in capital (uppercase) letters. (Example: SMITH DAVID JOHN)

Passport /Residence Cardif applicable・Applicants who do not have a valid passport, or who are renewing
their passport at the time of application, are still eligible to apply.
However, a new passport must be issued before the submission
deadline of visa-related documents.
・If there is an amendment in your passport, such as added oraltered names, submit a copy of the endorsement or alterations page
showing this information.
・Holders of a Japanese Residence Card (zairyū card) are also
required to upload a copy of both sides of the card.
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Answer the question about your previous visa/COE applications.

Tuition Reduction
Scholarship
Application Formmandatory

if applicable

Extracurricular
Activities(Up to 3)

if available

If you selected ‘YES’, state your reason for applying to thescholarship (up to 100 words). If you selected ‘NO’, you will not be
considered for the TIU tuition reduction scholarship. This is your only
opportunity to apply for this scholarship.
Please enter the name of the scholarship(s) you have alreadyreceived or are confirmed to receive upon enrollment if admitted.
If you have participated in extracurricular activities (student council,
volunteer work, sports competitions, language proficiency etc.),
upload proof of no more than three items which clearly prove yourparticipation (e.g. awards, testimonials, etc.).

Important Notes

Other Scholarships

All applicants are required to declare if they wish to apply for the TIU
tuition reduction scholarship by selecting ‘YES’ or ‘NO’.

How to Enroll

Applicants from Uzbekistan
・Applicants must have Burgundy colored passport (New international
passport) to enter Japan. Please obtain one of these passports assoon as possible if you do not have one.

Fees & Scholarships

Note:
If you have ever had your COE or visa application rejected,
your Japanese visa renewal application rejected, or your visa
terminated by the Japanese immigration Bureau or Embassy,
you must select answer (f). For example, if you were once
rejected for a COE but later approved after applying again,
you must still select (f).

How to Apply(a) I am a Japanese national and I do not need a Japanese visa.
(b) I have never been to Japan and have never applied for a
Japanese visa/COE for work or long-term stay.
(c) I have only visited Japan as a tourist and have never applied for a
Japanese visa/COE for work or long-term stay.
(d) I successfully received a Japanese visa/COE for work or long-term
stay in the past (not as a tourist, but as a student, worker,
dependent, or other status requiring a long-term stay visa).
(Select this even if you did not actually come to Japan after
successfully receiving the visa/COE.)(e) I have withdrawn my COE application in the past.
(f) I applied for a Japanese visa/COE in the past and my application
was rejected by the Immigration Bureau / Japanese Embassy. (Ifyou select this, contact TIU immediately to explain yoursituation.)

Overview

Question: "Have you ever applied for a Japanese visa / COE and had
your application rejected?"

Upload only. Do not enclose copies or originals together withthe envelope of physical documents you put in the mail!

Allowed file types: JPEG, PDF or PNG (under 2 MB in size)*If you experience any issues when uploading files to our system, email them to the E-Track
Admissions Center.

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FAQs

Activities before high school grade 10 or conducted within the school
curriculum will not be considered. Translations by applicants
themselves are accepted as proof of extracurricular activities.

4. Send Physical Documents
TIU requires the physical submission of certain certified documents. Prepare items A to K
listed in the table on pages from 18 to 20, and send them to the following address:

Address
E-Track Admissions Center* If you live in Indonesia, Thailand, or Vietnam, you canTokyo International University

submit your documents to our local offices. Please refer to

4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku,

the addresses on the back of this guideline.

Tokyo 169-0075 JAPAN☎ +81-3-3362-9644

Before you send the documents, please read

Please make copies of all documents before sending, and email digital copies to TIU(etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp).

Please use the same email address used in your application.



If you are sending documents from outside of Japan, use a traceable international courier
service (e.g. DHL, EMS, FedEx). If you are sending domestically in Japan, use the Simplified
Registered Mail (kan’i kakitome 簡易書留) service from Japan Post. In both cases, let us know
the tracking number.

On the surface of your post (envelope, parcel, or package), write your name in English and Web
ID numbers clearly and legibly.

All documents must be written in English or Japanese.
Translation is required for other languages. Translations must be provided by a school official, an
official agency such as an embassy or consulate, the applicant, or an official translator.
-In the event that the documents are translated by the applicant or a translator, the translationmust be certified by the school or the official agency. Make sure that the name of thetranslator and their contact information is included. When the document is translated, both thecertified copy in the original language and translated documents must be submitted.

What is a “certified true copy”?
“Certified true copy” means that the document was affixed with an official seal by the issuing
institution or a notary public. The seal with a clear date and signature shows that the document isa true copy of the original.
- See the following link to know how to make a certified copy.
💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/certified_copies.pdf



TIU does NOT consider photocopies or scanned files as a “certified true copy”.

Applicants are required to submit a certified true copy of the document so that they can retain theoriginal unless stated otherwise.



TIU does NOT accept original documents that cannot be reissued.



TIU will NOT return any submitted documents, regardless of the document type.
This means that original documents will not be returned even if submitted by mistake.

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5. Required Physical Documents
Documents tosubmitDetails

Parchment (💻💻 www.parchment.com)
SCRIP-SAFE International (💻💻 www.scrip-safe.com)

BE applicants)Bmandatory

Certificate ofgraduation
C(higher
education)

Applicants who have graduated from a junior college are required tosubmit an official certificate of graduation, even if their transcripts
show the dates of graduation.
Note: Current university students must submit the certificates ofgraduation if they graduate from their universities before enrolling at
TIU.

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FAQs

if applicable* Accepted students will be notified of the final number oftransferrable credits after enrollment.

Important Notes

Documents that describe and explain the amount of credits per hourfrom the higher education institution must be submitted. (e.g. A
Credit hours
four-credit course equals one 100-minute class, twice a week for
information
one semester (15 weeks) at TIU. Therefore, one credit is equivalent
to one 50 minute class per week for one semester.) If you are not(higher education) sure where to find this information, contact your Academic Affairs
Office.

How to Enroll【Third Year Transfer Applicants Majoring in Digital
Business and Innovation or Business Economics】
Applicants applying for DBI or BE as a third year transfer
student are required to have completed the following subjects
at a university or junior college, and earned the necessary
credits in these subjects:
a. Mathematics
b. Statistics
c. IT related course(s) (preferred for DBI, not required forFees & Scholarships

A

Important: Updated official transcripts must be submitted when the final
semester is completed.
Official transcript Obtained credits information will also be required even after
being admitted to TIU.
(higher education)
 Failure to submit the final transcript or to acquire themandatory
required credits will result in admission being
revoked.

How to Apply

An official transcript showing all courses taken, grades received andgrading scheme in higher educational institution including auniversity, college and other higher education institution must be
submitted. The transcript must be certified by a school official andbe officially sealed in a school envelope. TIU accepts transcripts sent
digitally as long as they are sent from the applicant's institution
through one of the following services:

Overview

ItemAn official transcript showing all courses taken, grades received andgrading scheme in high school must be submitted. The transcript
must be certified by a school official and be officially sealed in aschool envelope.

D

Official Transcript(School Report,
Mark Sheet)(high school)

1. The transcript must show the results of the final three years of
the secondary education.
2. TIU accepts transcripts sent digitally as long as they are sent fromthe applicant's institution through one of the following services:
Parchment (💻💻 http://www.parchment.com)
SCRIP-SAFE International (💻💻 http://www.scrip-safe.com)

mandatory

Applicants with Uzbekistan curriculum
Applicants who completed an 11-year Uzbekistan curriculum must
submit detailed academic reports for grades 9, 10, and 11. We do
not accept a summary of grades 1 to 9 (Supplement 9) or asummary of grades 1 to 11 (Supplement 11).
Even if the transcript shows the dates of graduation, applicants arestill required to submit an official certificate.
Applicants from China

Certificate ofgraduationE(high school)
mandatory

All applicants who completed the national curriculum at a highschool in China must submit the following:(1)：Certificate of Graduation issued by the province or city
government (not the certificate issued by the school)(2)：If (1) cannot be issued, submit a letter from your highschool principal explaining that;(a) the applicant completed the national curriculum and,(b) why the province or city cannot issue a Certificate of
Graduation.
The letter must have the principal's signature and the school's
official seal.
Download the letter template here:💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-

content/uploads/certificate_graduation_confirmation_china.pdf

A letter of recommendation signed by a teacher, professor,
academic advisor, or school official of your most recently
attended school must be submitted. We accept letters ofrecommendation from language schools in Japan, but not fromones outside Japan.

Letter ofFrecommendation
mandatory

It must: be physically signed and dated by the reference.
 show the reference’s contact information.
(telephone number and email address)
Important:The original copy of the letter must be sent by post.

However, if your reference has an official school domain
email address and sends a scanned copy of the letter fromthis address, no original letter needs to be submitted.
*Non-school email addresses like @gmail or @outlook are
not accepted.
*Applicant’s name must be included in the subject line.

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Download a sample recommendation letter template here:

Proof of English
proficiency
if applicableHexamination
results
if applicable

Applicants who have taken an International Baccalaureate, Abitur,
Baccalaureate, GCE Advanced Level, SAT, ACT, or official national
graduation examinations for secondary education for each country(e.g. HUIKAO or 普通高中学業水平考試) are required to submit
official test scores and diplomas issued by the examination board
in addition to their school transcripts.
For IB, submit IB official transcripts and a diploma (if applicable).
For GCE A Level, submit a statement of results as well as acertificate.
For SAT, the Designated Institute Code for TIU is 7536. Use thisnumber when sending SAT results to TIU.

Fees & Scholarships

Standardized test
results / National

No institutional program (IP) and Daily Test results are
accepted.

How to ApplyGThe method of submission and validity period of the English
proficiency test score report is different for each test. Confirm
the details on pages 7 and 8 under “Requirement 2: English
Proficiency”, and submit or order a document proving yourEnglish proficiency. Certain score reports can be delivered
digitally.

Overview

💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/admissions/downloads.html

For ACT, the Designated Institute Code for TIU is 7941.

Documents fromschool in Japan
if applicableJ

from otherorganizations

Applicants who will receive scholarships offered by organizations
other than TIU after their admission are required to submit proofof the scholarships (e.g. the CSN offered by the Swedish
government, or other governmental financial aid from theirhome countries).

if applicable

Proof ofrelationship withyour sibling
if applicable- 20 -

FAQs

K

Your enrollment fee will be halved from 250,000 JPY to 125,000
JPY if you have a sibling who is currently attending TIU or
graduated from TIU. If he/she is currently attending TIU, submit
a copy of their TIU student ID card and official proof of yourrelationship. If he/she graduated, submit a copy of their proof of
graduation from TIU and official proof of your relationship. Please
note that this is your only opportunity to apply for this reduction
and all the required documents must be submitted by theapplication deadline.

Important Notes

Proof ofscholarships

How to Enroll

I

Applicants who have attended a postsecondary institution in
Japan (e.g. university, two-year college, Japanese language
school, vocational college, etc.) with a student visa must
submit 1) a certificate of (expected) graduation, 2) atranscript, and 3) a document showing the attendance rate
at the school (shussekiritsu shōmeisho).

6. Screening Process







TIU will make a comprehensive evaluation based on all submitted documents.
Screening is performed both for admissions and scholarships simultaneously. Thereis no need for an interview unless requested otherwise.
If necessary, the applicant’s school or recommendation letter references may becontacted for further information. Applicants and their schools may also be contacted in
the event that clarification is needed in regards to the submitted documents or if there
are any missing documents.
Communication will be handled primarily via email and messages on the My TIU Page,
so applicants must check their email accounts on a regular basis.
Once the application period is closed, application numbers will be assigned to allapplicants who submitted their online application. You will receive a notice by email
when your application number has been issued. You can confirm your application
number on your My TIU Page by clicking on the ‘Application Number’ tab on the left
hand side. Please contact the E-Track Admissions Center if you have not been issued an
application number, even after submitting your application on your My TIU Page andsending in your documents.

7. Announcement of Results
Applicants can confirm their admission and scholarship results through their My TIU Page
from 10:00 a.m. (UTC+9 Japan Standard Time) on the date of announcement of
results (see page 11). First log in to the My TIU Page by entering your email address andweb registration ID. After logging-in, click on ‘Examination result announcement’ on the left
hand side. TIU does not disclose your admission and scholarship result via email or
telephone. Accepted applicants will be able to download an acceptance letter, an invoice,and other documents required for enrollment from the My TIU Page. Please refer to page 26
for more information about the enrollment procedure.

ImportantYour acceptance offer is valid only for the application period you applied for.



You cannot defer or delay your university admission to another semester.

The admission and scholarship results are final with no option to appeal.



Rejected applicants and admitted applicants who withdraw cannot re-apply for the sameintake (semester), but can apply for the next intake. However, the application fee mustbe paid again, and a new application must be completed and submitted online.



TIU is unable to disclose the reason for rejection, even when asked.

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TUITION AND FEES
admission will be revoked. It is permissible to pay all fees at the same time by theenrollment fee deadline. All fees must be paid in Japanese Yen via bank transfer.
Payments in installments are not accepted.

Overview

If admitted, you must pay all fees by their respective deadlines (page 11 or 23), or

There are three education-related fees at TIU.

TIU Tuition and Fees for Second Year Transfer Students Enrolling in 2025
Semester

AnnualAmountAmountNo Reduction

600,000

1,200,000

Rate of30%

420,000

840,000

Tuition50%

300,000

600,000

80%

120,000

240,000

100%

0

0

160,000

320,000

1 Enrollment Fee

2 Tuition

Reduction
Scholarship

250,000

3 Operations Fee

TIU Tuition and Fees for Third Year Transfer Students Enrolling in 2025
BeforeSchoolEntry

AnnualAmountAmountNo Reduction

600,000

1,200,000

Rate of30%

420,000

840,000

Tuition50%

300,000

600,000

80%

120,000

240,000

100%

0

0

150,000

300,000

Reduction
Scholarship

250,000

3 Operations Fee

Important Notes

Semester

1 Enrollment Fee

2 Tuition

Tuition and fees

How to Enroll



Tuition and fees

Fees & Scholarships

BeforeSchoolEntry

How to Apply

1) Enrollment fee: One-time non-refundable fee required to secure your place at TIU.
2) Tuition:
Paid on a semester basis.
3) Operations fee: Paid on a semester basis. This fee is utilized for the upkeep andmaintenance of university facilities.

(All amounts in the tables above are stated in Japanese Yen (JPY).)- 22 -FAQs

NOTE:- A one-time 40,000 JPY Alumni Association fee will be added to the first tuition and fees invoice.
- Tuition and fees do not include accommodations. Dormitory fees will be charged separately for students
who choose to stay in the dormitory during the first semester.
- All fees must be paid in Japanese Yen via bank transfer. Payments in installments are not accepted.
- Tuition and fees are subject to change in subsequent academic years due to inflation or other factors.
If you have a brother or sister who is attending (or has graduated from) TIU, OR if two siblings
plan to enroll at the same time, TIU will grant a 50% reduction of the enrollment fee for the second
person enrolling only if all the required documents (see page 20-K) are submitted by the application
deadline. Please contact the E-Track Admissions Center for further instructions, if needed.

Total Tuition and Fees
Tuition Reduction Rate

(All amounts are stated in Japanese Yen (JPY).)

0%

30%

50%

80%

100%

Total Cost for
Second Year
Transfer Students

4,810,000

3,730,000

3,010,000

1,930,000

1,210,000

Total Cost for
Third Year
Transfer Students

3,250,000

2,530,000

2,050,000

1,330,000

850,000(1＋2＋3 combined)(1＋2＋3 combined)

Payment Deadlines Prior to Enrollment
Application Period
April
2025
IntakeSeptember
2025
Intake


1
2
3
1
2
3

Jun 19 – Jul 3, 2024
Aug 21 – Sep 4, 2024
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Jan 8 – Jan 29, 2025
Mar 19 – Apr 9, 2025

Payment ofEnrollment Fee
Aug 23, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
May 30, 2025

Payment of Tuition
and Fees
Sep 13, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
Jan 17, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
Jun 13, 2025

Nationals of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistanmust follow a different payment schedule (see below).

Applicants from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan■ Advance Payment for Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan【Tuition and Fees】
Applicants of the above nationalities must pay the full amount of tuition and fees for theentire first year of study before applying for a COE. Tuition and fees may be paid persemester from the third semester onward. Students of the above nationalities must also
be prepared to submit the required financial documents for the COE application. See theseparate "visa information" document for details:
💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/visa_information.pdf

TIU will inform the students to whom the advance payment of fees rule applies on the results
announcement day.
Payment Due Dates:
Application Period
April
2025
IntakeSeptember
2025
Intake

1
2
3
1
2
3

Jun 19 – Jul 3, 2024
Aug 21 – Sep 4, 2024
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Oct 16 – Nov 6, 2024
Jan 8 – Jan 29, 2025
Mar 19 – Apr 9, 2025

Payment ofPayment of Tuition
Enrollment Feeand Fees
Aug 23, 2024
Sep 13, 2024
Oct 25, 2024
Nov 8, 2024
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 24, 2025
Feb 14, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
May 30, 2025

【Accommodation Fee】
Students from the above mentioned group of nationalities who will stay at the dormitories arealso required to pay the accommodation fee for one full semester up front. The amount to pay
ranges from approximately 151,000 JPY to 250,500 JPY (subject to change). The exact amountwill be communicated once dormitory room types have been assigned.

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Payment Deadlines for Subsequent Semesters

means of automatic withdrawal from a bank account in Japan.
Payments in installments are not accepted. All fees must be paid via bank transfer.

Overview

For subsequent semesters, students are required to pay the tuition and operations fee by

Other methods are not accepted. The required amount needs to be deposited in a domestic
account before the following withdrawal dates:
Mid-May

Fall Semester

Mid-October

SCHOLARSHIPS

How to Apply

Spring Semester

We offer TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarships.

Applicants who are awarded this scholarship will have their tuition fee reduced by 30%,
50%, 80% or 100%. The reduction will not be applied to the enrollment fee,
operations fee, or alumni association fee.

Criteria:
 Anyone, including Japanese nationals, applying to the English Track Program is eligible toapply for the TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship at the time of application.



TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship for Transfer Students Enrolling in 2025
30%

50%

80%

100%

Annual Reduced Amount for
Second Year Transfer Students

360,000

600,000

960,000

1,200,000

Annual Reduced Amount for
Third Year Transfer Students

360,000

600,000

960,000

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FAQs

Tuition Reduction

Important Notes



Reduction Scholarship Application Form” on page 16.
Scholarship results are announced on the same day as the admission results.
Applications for the TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship are accepted only during theapplication period in which the student applies.
Successful scholarship applicants and their rate of tuition reduction are decided basedon a comprehensive evaluation of all documents and information submitted, including
the statement of purpose, official transcripts, letter of recommendation, English
proficiency score, the Tuition Reduction Scholarship Application Form, and uploaded
proof of extracurricular activities.
The scholarship is valid for up to three years for second-year transfer students and up
to two years for third-year transfer students under the condition that the recipientmaintains the necessary GPA, takes enough credits, and complies with TIU’s behavioral
expectations.

How to Enroll

Application Process: To apply for the TIU tuition reduction scholarship, see the explanation under “Tuition

Fees & Scholarships

TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship

Other Scholarships


JASSO Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed
International Students Pre-arrival Admission
One of the most commonly applied for scholarships by students enrolling at TIU is the“Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students Prearrival Admission (University Recommenders)” offered by the government affiliatedJapan Student Services Organization (JASSO).
TIU will provide information to admitted students on how to apply for this scholarshipwith TIU’s recommendation.
For more details, please refer to the following website:💻💻 https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/scholarships/shoureihi/tonichimaeyoyaku.html

Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship (Undergraduate)
TIU does not accept the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship for undergraduate
degree programs.

 Other Public / Private Scholarships Available after Enrollment (Japan)

There are several other scholarships offered by public or private organizations in Japan.
The Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) provides a list of public and private
scholarship programs for international students.
For more details, please refer to the following website:💻💻 https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/planning/by-style/pamphlet/
Applications for some of these scholarships are accepted by TIU after enrollment.
Please note that each scholarship has its own requirements which must be met, suchas language proficiency, nationality and/or visa type. The requirements may not be thesame as TIU’s own application requirements. Applicants who have been awarded with ascholarship are required to inform TIU and submit proof as soon as it becomes
available.

 Scholarships and Financial Aid Offered by Foreign Organizations

Students may be eligible for scholarships or financial aid offered by public or privateorganizations in their current country of residence. Currently, TIU students can receive
financial aid provided by their home country’s organizations such as CSN (offered by
the Swedish government). Students must apply for these scholarships or benefits on
their own. If you are a recipient of any such scholarships, please submit a document to
TIU to prove your entitlement as soon as it becomes available.

*GI BILL: TIU does not accept the GI Bill.

Living Cost in Japan

Scholarships can ease students’ financial burden. However, financial support, either yourown savings or a financial supporter’s income, is still necessary to live and study in Japan.
The ‘Student Guide to Japan’, published by JASSO, includes a section on “Expenses” which
may help you understand more about the cost of living in Japan:💻💻 https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/study_j/sgtj.html- 25 -

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURE

Enrollment Instructions

Overview

You must pay the enrollment fee, the operations fee, the tuition fee and alumni
association fee in order to complete your enrollment procedures.

https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/Enrollment_Instructions.pdf
An enrollment packet, including an invoice for enrollment and other related fees as well
as a certificate of acceptance, will become available on the My TIU Page of admitted
applicants.
First, admitted applicants must secure their places at TIU by paying the enrollment fee
and submitting all required visa documents by the deadlines.



Next, the tuition and operations fees for the first semester must also be paid by theirdesignated deadlines (see page 11). Nationals of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal,

by their deadlines will cause your admission offer to be revoked.
Finally, other enrollment documents must be downloaded from the My TIU Page,

completed, and submitted by the deadline.
TIU will not refund the enrollment fee under any circumstances.



The Certificate of Eligibility will be issued by the Immigration Services Agency of Japanand the visa will be issued by the Japanese Embassy or Consulate-General that has

All E-Track students must obtain their own laptop computers before enrollment.
Guidance on minimum specifications may be provided separately during enrollment
procedures.

Inquiries AFTER you have been acceptedInternational Exchange Office (IEO)
For questions about COE (visa), scholarships, housing, student life, etc.
 etrack-student@tiu.ac.jp

E-Track Academic Affairs Office (ETAAO)
For questions about academic matters such as credit transfer, registration for classes,
academic calendar.
 etrack-academics@tiu.ac.jp

Please make sure to include your Application Number whenever you communicate with TIU(refer to ‘Screening Process’ on page 21 on how to confirm your Application Number).

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E-Track Admissions Center
For questions about paying your tuition and fees, withdrawal from admission, proof of
graduation.
 etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp

Important Notes



How to Enroll

jurisdiction over the applicant’s domicile. TIU will not take any responsibility in the rare
event that these documents are not granted.

Fees & Scholarships

Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan are required to pay the full amount of tuition andfees for the entire first year to enroll (see page 23). Failure to complete payments

How to ApplyVISA INFORMATIONThe International Exchange Office (IEO) at TIU will be your point of contact for COE and visa
procedures. International students who do not have a resident, diplomat, official, dependent, or
spousal visa must acquire a student visa to attend university in Japan.
Admitted students' visa applications will be processed by TIU's International Exchange Office orby an administrative scrivener office in Japan with whom TIU partners.



To obtain a student visa while residing outside of Japan, students must first apply for a
Certificate of Eligibility (COE) by submitting necessary documents to TIU by the deadline.

Applicants whose nationalities are of Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, orPakistan must also submit additional financial documents. Please check the “Visa information”
for details.

💻💻 https://www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack/wp-content/uploads/visa_information.pdf


TIU or an administrative scrivener office will submit the COE application documents to theJapanese Immigration Services Agency on behalf of admitted students if all required
documents are submitted to TIU by the deadlines and payment of the enrollment fee isconfirmed by TIU.

Only the Japanese government's immigration authorities can issue a COE and visa. The COE isissued by the Japanese Immigration Services Agency, and the student visa is issued by theJapanese Embassy or Consulate General. TIU cannot be held responsible if either of these are
not issued.

Applicants who have ever had their COE or visa application rejected, their Japanese visa
renewal application rejected, or their visa terminated by the Japanese immigration Bureau or
Embassy must inform TIU of this fact when applying for admission.



If admitted students choose their friend or acquaintance as their financial supporter, students
are required to pay the fee for one of the administrative scrivener offices in Japan with whom
TIU partners to process their visa application.

Important
Even if you have completed all enrollment procedures or have enrolled, your admission to TIU
will be revoked in any of the following cases.

We discover you provided fake documentation and/or false information.

You receive the “Notice of not granting COE” from the Immigration Services Agency(COE non-issuance).

You do not obtain a COE by three business days prior to the date of the matriculation
ceremony.

You do not obtain a visa at the Japanese Embassy or Consulate General.
You fail to obtain a new visa (residence card) (for visa holders with a residence card whoare already residing in Japan at the time of application).

If your admission to TIU is revoked;The enrollment fee remains non-refundable.
After enrollment, tuition and fees will also be non-refundable.

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Holder of residence status in Japan(b) Other visa holder If your visa expires before enrollment to TIU, you are required to visit the
Immigration Services Agency and extend your visa on your own. Applications are
accepted three months prior to the date of expiration.



If you do not have a passport at the time of application, prepare one as soon as
possible.
Please do not purchase your flight ticket until you receive your COE.

Fees & Scholarships

Notes

How to Apply If you have a gap of more than 3 months between graduation from your current
school and entering TIU, you must return to your home country once and apply foryour COE and visa in your country.
 If the time of entering TIU is within 3 months of graduation from your current school,
you are required to visit the Immigration Services Agency and confirm whether you
can keep your current student visa (Residence card) to enroll in TIU on your own. If
you are asked to re-apply for a new student visa, please contact the IEO immediately.
 Regardless of the date of expiration stated on your residence card, your student
visa and permission to work part-time will expire upon course completionand leaving your current school.

Overview(a) Student visa holder

Warningauthorities, which may result in deportation.

Student Visa (COE) Application Process

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Important Notes

STEP 1: The first set of instructions for the COE will be sent to students' email addresses.
This email may come from the IEO or one of the scrivener offices. If you haveany questions about the process, please read the email first and then contact
the party that is handling your COE application (either the IEO or a scrivener office).
STEP 2: Submit all required documents to either the IEO or one of the scrivener offices as adirect reply to the email message from the party that is handling your COE
application (step 1). Inaccurate information or discrepancies in the documents may
result in the rejection of your COE application.
STEP 3: The IEO or a scrivener office will apply for your COE on your behalf once TIU has
confirmed your enrollment fee payment. It usually takes about 6-12 weeks for the
COE to be issued. The Immigration Services Agency's official document states thatit takes 2-3 months for the COE to be issued, so keep the deadline specified by TIU.
STEP 4: Receive your issued COE. Once your COE has been issued, we will send it to you bye-mail.
STEP 5: Upon receiving your COE, take the COE to the Japanese embassy/consulate that has
jurisdiction over your domicile in order to apply for your visa.

How to Enroll

 If you stay in Japan illegally, you will face a high risk of being arrested by

IMPORTANT NOTESRefund Policy

Overview

If a successful applicant decides not to enroll in TIU after paying all stipulatedfees, they are eligible to have the tuition, operations fee, and alumni association
fee refunded back to them. However, the enrollment fee is non-refundable.

To receive the refundable fees

How to Apply

To receive the refundable fees, a “Reimbursement Application Form” must be requested
and submitted to the E-Track Admissions Center (etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp) by thedeadlines listed below.
Under no circumstances will it be possible to request a refund after thedeadlines have passed.

Deadlines
Spring intake: No later than 5pm (UTC +9 Japan Standard Time) on Monday, March 31

Fees & Scholarships

Fall intake:

One business day before the matriculation ceremony (late August 2025)
for the Fall semester. The matriculation ceremony date will be publishedon the 2025 Academic Calendar on our website.

How to Enroll
Important Notes
FAQs

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Submission of Fraudulent or Incomplete Information

Plagiarism PolicyCompliance with Act on Protection of Personal Information

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Storage Policy for Personal Documents

A fraudulent document is a document which has been forged or altered with false
information. This includes falsified application forms, documents, or certificates which
differ from the original or were issued by fake or non-accredited institutions, hiding
relevant information, or providing false information. In the event TIU finds fraudulent
information submitted in any form of communication or lack of important information,
admission will be revoked even after enrollment. Forms of communication include
documents, certificates, letters, emails, and/or system entries among others. Enrollment
fees will under no circumstance be reimbursed.

Plagiarism is the act of taking another person's writing, work, or ideas and passing themoff as your own. This includes information from web pages, books, email messages,
articles, or any other medium. Using generative artificial intelligence (A.I.) tools forany part of your application is also considered plagiarism. Plagiarism is regarded as aserious form of academic misconduct and cheating. Plagiarism on application documents
will result in the revocation of admission or expulsion even if discovered after enrollment.

Application documents and personal information will be shared confidentially withprofessional outsourced organizations in order to ensure application eligibility and help
applicants during the visa application process. Personal information shall under nocircumstances be disclosed to any other third parties without consent from the applicant.

TIU will safely store all application related documents for ten years upon receipt.
Once ten years have passed, the documents will be disposed of securely andresponsibly.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSApplication Period
I have already submitted my application documents, but I just decided that I want to apply
during a different application period. Can you hold onto my application until then?

A1

We understand, sometimes plans change. If you contact us before the application
period ends, we can hold onto your submitted application documents until the next
application period. However, you will be required to register a new application accountduring the period you actually choose to apply and the application fee must be paid
again.

Q2

Is it a problem if I submit my documents like the academic transcript before anapplication period starts?

A2

If you send us your documents early we will keep your documents until you submit theonline application during the period you wish to apply. Make sure to email us before
you submit your documents early.

Application Requirements
I have never studied Japanese and I don’t speak Japanese at all. Can I apply?

A3

Yes! Japanese proficiency is not required for application.
I took “First Language English” in the IGCSE curriculum (obtained C grade) three years
ago. Can I use this result to apply to TIU?
Yes, IGCSE results do not have an expiry date, unlike some other tests (see page 7-8)

Q4
A4
Q5
A5
Q6
A6

Do I need to do an interview as part of the application?
Basically no. TIU may hold an interview online or in person if deemed necessary.
I studied two years out of a four-year university program and left the university anumber of years ago. Can I still apply to transfer despite the gap years?
Yes, if you have gotten sufficient numbers of credits from your former university, you
are likely to be eligible for applying for transfer. Please contact E-Track Admissions
Center to confirm your eligibility.

A7

No. Foundation programs are not accepted. TIU does not offer any exams either.

Q8

My major at my current university is not related to the majors offered at TIU. Can I
have my credits transferred to TIU and enroll as a transfer student?

A8

Yes. Students enrolling as third year transfer students can transfer up to 62 credits
while second year transfer students can transfer up to 36 credits. All graduation
requirements still apply for transfer students, and graduation in a combined four years
is not guaranteed.

Application Documents
I do not have a valid official English test score, nor will I have one before theQ9application deadline. Can I submit it later, after the deadline?
No. All required documents must be submitted during the application period. Please
A9
make sure to take English proficiency tests well ahead of time.
Q10 I am working now. Can I ask my supervisor to write a recommendation letter?

First contact your last attended school. If someone at the school cannot provide a
letter, check with the E-Track Admissions Center for other accepted references.
I am currently attending a Japanese language school. Can I get a letter of
Q11 recommendation from the Japanese language school?
Yes. We accept letters of recommendation from Japanese language schools in Japan,
but not from ones outside Japan. In addition, please submit documents from yourA11 school if it is in Japan: 1) a certificate of (expected) graduation, 2) a transcript, and
3) a document showing the attendance rate at the school (shussekiritsu shōmeisho).

Important Notes

My grades in college were below average and possibly not good enough to be
admitted. Can I take an entrance exam, or a "foundation program" instead?

How to Enroll

Q7

Fees & Scholarships

Q3

How to Apply

Q1

Overview

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A10

FAQs

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I took a TOEIC test held in my school and received a score report marked as institutional
Q12 program (IP). Is this acceptable to apply for the E-Track Program?
No. You must submit an official score certificate. If you are not sure if the test you took
A12 was IP or not, please contact us by email.
Application Registration and the My TIU Page

Q13 I have friends or family in Japan. Can they pay the application fee on my behalf?
A13 Yes. Please upload a copy of the bank transfer receipt to your My TIU Page.
I paid the application fee by the deadline, but I only completed a few sections on My
TIU Page and did not submit my application. Will you process my application?
No. You are required to complete all required sections on your My TIU Page and submit
A14
your application by the deadline.
After I paid the application fee, I received a web registration ID by email. What is thisQ15 number for? How is it different from an application number?
The web registration ID and your email address are used to log in to the My TIU Page,
where you are required to write a statement of purpose and submit other required
A15 information and documents. An application number will be issued after the application
deadline. Please include your application number when contacting TIU during theenrollment procedure.
Q14

Scholarships
Does TIU offer any scholarships? Can I get both a tuition reduction scholarship fromQ16 TIU and a scholarship from another organization at the same time?

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A16

You can find information on pages 24-25. It is possible to receive outside scholarships
while also receiving the TIU Tuition Reduction Scholarship.

Q17 What are TIU’s criteria for deciding the rate of the Tuition Reduction Scholarships?
Screening for scholarships is based on a comprehensive evaluation of all submitted
A17 documents and information.
Q18 Can I apply for a student loan from Japan?
A18 This is only possible for students whose parents reside in Japan.
Q19 (USA nationals only) Am I eligible to apply for FAFSA (Federal Student Aid)?
A19 No, TIU students are not eligible to apply for FAFSA.
Q20 Can I use GI Bill to pay my tuition and fees?
A20 Effective April 2024 intake, TIU no longer accepts the GI Bill.
Tuition and Fee Payment
Q21 How can I know if the enrollment fee I paid has safely reached TIU?
You can check your payment status on My TIU Page on the left hand side. Please note
A21 that it takes a few days for the My TIU Page to update after receiving your payment.
💻💻 http://www.tiu.ac.jp/mypage/bachelor
Q22 Can I pay for all my living expenses and tuition just by working while studying?
No. While a part-time job may provide some supplemental income, it should not be
your primary financial strategy. You should have sufficient savings and/or financial
A22 support from a guarantor to cover both living expenses and tuition. Working part-timeshould not be done at the expense of your academic success.
Why students from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Q23 enrolling to TIU are required to pay the full annual amount of tuition and fees for theentire first year of study ?

It provides assurance to the Japanese Immigration Services Agency as well as TIU
A23 that the student has sufficient financial resources to study abroad at our university.
Why students from Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Q24 enrolling to TIU are required to pay the full annual amount of tuition and fees for theentire first year of study?
It provides assurance to the Japanese Immigration Services Agency as well as TIU
A24 that the student has sufficient financial resources to study abroad at our university.

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 OtherQ26 I have a physical disability and need assistance. What should I do?
A26 Please contact the E-Track Admissions Center when you apply for more information.
Q27 I have ACT or SAT scores. Do I have to submit them for my application?

How to Apply

A27 Yes. Please refer to item H on page 20.
Q28 Does TIU accept students with gap years?
Yes. There are no restrictions on gap years and this will not affect the admission andA28 scholarship results.
I want to apply for DBI major as a second-year transfer student. Which campus will I
Q29 go to, if admitted?
A29 All courses for transfer students are held at the Ikebukuro Campus.

Overview

Q25 Is work experience or Japanese proficiency considered during the evaluation?
Work experience is not taken into account. Japanese proficiency tests such as the JLPT
A25 will be considered as proof of extracurricular activities.

Fees & Scholarships
How to Enroll
Important Notes
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Contact Us

www.tiu.ac.jp/etrack【TIU E-Track Admissions Center】
 Tokyo International University
E-Track Admissions Center
4-23-23 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku,
Tokyo 169-0075 Japan +81-3-3362-9644
 etrack-admissions@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/etracktiu【TIU Overseas Offices】
 TIU Indonesia OfficeSummitmas 1, 7th Fl.

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Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 Jakarta 12190, Indonesia
 +62-21-520-2112
 indonesia@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/tiuindonesia

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TIU Thailand Office
10th Floor, Room 1002, Serm-Mit Tower, 159/16,
Sukhumvit 21 (Asoke) Rd., Klongtoey-Nua, Wattana,
Bangkok 10110, Thailand
 +66-2661-7590

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 thailand@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/tiuthailand

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TIU Vietnam Office
17 Kim Ma Thuong,
Cong Vi ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam
 +84(0)9 1111 6945
 vietnam@tiu.ac.jp
www.facebook.com/tiuvietnam【TIU Overseas Representatives】
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TIU India Representative
Hargun Luthra (authorized TIU partner)
 +91-9717052696

 india@tiu.ac.jp

TIU North America (USA & Canada) Representative
Rouham Manzoor and Tina Salem Mansoor (authorized TIU partners)
 etrack-northamerica@tiu.ac.jp

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TIU South Korea Representative
Sungoho Han (authorized TIU partner)
Address: Doosan 910, 381, Gangnam-daero, Seocho, Seoul, 06620, Korea
 +82-2-532-2835

 etrack-korea@tiu.ac.jp

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